Inbound Dockworker - $25.81/hr - 2AM Start

Dohrn•Oak Creek, WI

10d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Dohrn Transfer is seeking a full-time Dockworker for its Oak Creek, Wisconsin terminal. The position conveys freight to and from trailers and storage areas by hand or with material-handling equipment. Starting pay is $25.81 per hour, increasing to $28.65 per hour on the employee’s first anniversary. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 1 a.m. start; the posted title also notes a 2 a.m. start. The Dockworker loads, unloads, sorts, and secures freight in compliance with DOT requirements and processes associated daily paperwork. The role involves frequent physical activity and operating material-handling equipment in a dock environment that may include extreme heat or cold and dusty conditions. Candidates must meet the stated age, education, physical, screening, and work-history requirements. Employment is at-will.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have completed high school or an equivalent qualification.
Pass a non-DOT physical examination and functional screen.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result.
Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds or more infrequently.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check; identify and explain any work-history gap of 30 days or more and provide documentation if requested.
Be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock, and two-wheel handcart.
Be able to lift, set down, slide, or move unassisted weight that could exceed 80 pounds.
Be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
Be able to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts, and tractors.
Be able to work around and operate motorized equipment and perform the essential job functions under the described working conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight onto and off trucks by hand or using a hand truck, dolly, or forklift, according to DOT requirements.
Sort and secure freight on trucks or on the dock to prevent damage and meet DOT requirements.
Handle a range of materials, including cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, and rugs.
Use common material-handling tools and motorized equipment safely.
Work safely and professionally to reduce risks to oneself and fellow employees.
Comply with federal, state, and company regulations.
Complete all paperwork associated with the job each day.
Be available and willing to work; exceptions require management approval.
Work positively and cooperatively, and perform other duties as directed or requested.